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$14.95
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Format: VHS
Jun 1997
Rated R
Recording Mode: (unknown)
Sound: HiFi, Surround, Stereo
Closed Captioned
97 min.
Color
UPC: 027616628336 |
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Details
Movie Description
Based on a novel by Elmore Leonard, TOUCH chronicles a young former Franciscan monk's return to Los Angeles following years spent in a remote jungle monastery. Charlie Lawson--or Juvenal (Skeet Ulrich), as he is known--takes a job in a rehab center, where he discovers stigmata on his palms and a gift for healing when he restores a blind woman's sight. As word of his miracles gets out, con man Bill Hill (Christopher Walken) sees money in these divine occurrences and sends promoter pal Lynn Faulkner (Bridget Fonda) to infiltrate Juvenal's world and find out if he's authentic. In true farcical style, she falls for him in the process. What follows are many slightly zany attempts to capture Juvenal and his powers by a religious zealot and two sharklike reporters. Surprisingly slick and light, TOUCH (based on the novel by Elmore Leonard) is highlighted by a knockout supporting cast and is filled with cool dialogue and enhanced by hip production design. Director Paul Schrader once again looks at religion in the context of the modern world--this time with a sense of humor--in this fun and original film.
Synopsis
Following years spent in a remote jungle monastery, a young man returns to Los Angeles and takes a job in a rehab center, where he discovers his gift of healing. As word of his miracles gets out, a cadre of con-men, fanatical evangelists and talk-show hosts scheme to come up with a way to exploit his divine talent, but a lovelorn lass steals his heart - and ultimately saves his soul. Adapted from a novel by Elmore Leonard.
Film Notes
Director Paul Schrader has examined religion in the context of the modern world and human flaws before in HARDCORE.
Director Paul Mazursky makes an appearance in the film.
Industry Reviews
"...A bemused gloss on the varieties of religious experience, it knows enough to take its time, making sure we enjoy ourselves along the way..."
Los Angeles Times - Kenneth Turan (02/14/1997)
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